A story of a dog’s devotion has touched thousands of people on social media. Photos of a dog named Tony, who remained by his owner’s side after an accident, have gone viral. The incident occurred on May 14 in Bahia Blanca, Argentina: a man named Jesus Heuch fell from a tree while trimming branches and suffered a head injury.

Tony, who had been rescued from the street by his owner several years earlier, immediately rushed to him and literally hugged him, not allowing anyone to approach. According to José Luis Holman, director of the local civil defense service, the dog initially kept rescuers and paramedics away, thinking they might harm him.

“I woke up with my dog ​​lying on me,” Heuch told reporters. He later added, “I give him all my love, and he returns it in full.”

The photos, published by the Bahia Blanca civil defense service, have already garnered thousands of shares and comments. Users call Tony’s actions an example of true devotion and unconditional love.